AMITY ISLAND NEWS: JAWS AS TOLD THROUGH NEWS CASTS
Besides the Amity Gazette, how did the residents of Amity Island get their news updates about the escalating shark problem?
What if news of the shark attacks on Amity Island unfolded on TV news?
That's the premise behind Amity Island News, individual vignettes telling the story of Jaws through news bulletins from the 'disappearance' of Chrissie Watkins to the destruction of the shark.
These short news items were originally produced just after the Jaws WeMake, so the news anchors (played by Ross and Dean) are still sporting their lockdown hair - almost perfect for that mid 70s vibe.
The news reports even see an Amity Island cameo or two from the likes of Chief Brody and we even get the weather report ahead of that all important fourth of July weekend.
Dean Newman, chief writer on the world's number one Jaws site, said: "We wanted to bring the events of Jaws to life, so we thought what better way than through news reports. We also had some fantastic help from some of those that featured in the Jaws WeMake, so in many ways it just felt like a bit of an extention of that."
So, here it is, Amity Island News. All the news, all the time.
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Join Amity Island News newscasters Ross Mahogany and Harry Harrison as they deep dive into the breaking news as it unfolds.
Amity Island News: Swimmer missing
We catch up with Police Chief, Martin Brody, to get the latest on unconfirmed reports that a woman’s body has washed up on the shore. Could it be the body of the missing swimmer?
Amity Island News: Terror on the beach
Possible shark attack reported, first reports are saying that a young child was taken in waters in front of a packed beach. We have an exclusive eye-witness account of what happened.
Could it be linked to the disappearance of Christine Watkins?
Amity Island News: Beaches Closed For 24 Hours
Reaction to the latest news to come from the Town Hall meeting.
Amity Island News: Locals Attempt to Catch Killer Shark
Shark hunters descend on Amity Island in a bid to capture the shark, which almost end in tragedy as two locals end up in hot water with their wives and after trying to catch the shark with meat from the freezer.
Amity Island News: Mother of shark victim claims Amity cover-up
After the shocking death of young Alex Kintner, we have an exclusive interview with his mum, who claims a police cover-up about the shark. Just who knew, and why was it kept a secret? And just who is policing the police?
Amity Island News: Beaches Open for 4th July Weekend
Great news everyone, the beaches are set to be back open! Summer is saved, thanks to Mayor Vaughn’s office, who say this is set to be the best summer the town has ever had.
Others are concerned that this could all be too soon and should be more cautious.
July 4th Weekend Weather Report
Ahead of the beaches opening and the holiday weekend, we get the lowdown on the highs.
Amity Island News: Torn on the 4th July
Tragedy strikes our beaches once more, and we get an exclusive comment on the latest situation – and what next for the town – from a visibly shaken Mayor Vaughn.
Amity Island News: Sharkbusting Trio Set Sail
Three brave men, including Chief Brody, prepare to set sail to capture and kill the shark that has destroyed summer and the lives of many. We speak exclusively to shark expert, Matt Hooper. Kristian Parton, The Daily Jaws resident shark expert, was unavailable for comment, primarily due to him not yet being born.
Amity Island News: The Shark Is Dead!!
We join a triumphant Chief Brody after he has just come to shore, having shot and killed the shark. Reports of a large explosion have been confirmed as being the shark being destroyed.